if you’re one of those people
who go crazy over Christmas
tell me do you know 
what Christmas is even about?
why don't I tell you what Christmas is about
it’s gonna get a little bit choppy
so grab on to me...

some folks decorate an evergreen tree
none can agree
on what the trees symbolize
some say renewal
others say eternal life
or could be just the way 
we shake down nature for a prize

it’s either Jesus or it’s pagan

some people sing carols 
about reindeer in the snow
to celebrate a certain Middle Eastern birth
and some sing “I don’t want
a lot for Christmas”
as they max out their credit card

it’s either St. Nick or Coca-Cola

so let’s gather round family and friends
then look at others for what triggers or offends
that’s because what Christmas is all about
is telling others what their Christmas
should be about

me tell you all about Christmas
(he'll tell you all about Christmas)

many hate their own tradition’s Xmas
let alone vestiges of Roman Saturnalia
for some goody-two-shoes it is a chance to flex—
must rally hard for all demonic practices to go belly up
 
you know the Yule log’s probably Satan

Western kids write to Santa
and ask for massive presents
the same guy who used to beat up
naughty children with a stick
(he could really jingle bells, jingle bells)
he owns a factory up North now
and skims from his elves’ wages
I guess a useful lesson—it pays to be a dick

does he ever make it down to Angola?

gather round, my dear family and friends
let’s look at the neighbors for what triggers and offends
we know too well what Christmas is about
It’s about judging others and calling the heathens out!

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All About Christmas

I started writing and the song just kept getting happier.  I figured that had to be a good thing, so I kept on going.  

Here are the lyrics:

You walked into the room
And joined an aimless conversation
I liked what you had to say
And found myself glancing your way
Then suddenly out of nowhere
It caught me unaware
I didnt know where it came from
I couldn't say a word it kinda struck me dumb

It was a feeling
Come bubbling up
Just bubbling up
From the inside
A feeling
Quite a surprise
To discover
That I had tears in my eyes

We walked a path together for a while
I was happy to have you by my side
And every now and then I would see you anew
And get overwhelmed by the sight of you
I never really quite expected
It would sneak up on me, I never suspected
It always left me feeling kinda shy
But I never hid those tears in my eye

I used to the kind of man who proudly never cried
Whatever feelings I might have had I kept them the deep inside
I hardly knew I had an inner life until you handed me the key
But now I feel like I've been introduced to missing parts of me

It ended quite a while ago
That's Ok with me and I hope you know
That every memory that I have of you
Is a happy one and yes it's still true
That sometimes when I recall your face
Or remember some special time and place
A feeling comes from out of nowhere
Feelings bout the life that we once shared

It was a feeling
Come bubbling up
Just bubbling up
From the inside
A feeling
Quite a surprise
To discover
All those tears in my eyes

Bubbling Up

The laziest day of the year was today
Lethargy within me was wild
Restless night filled with fright 

Lucid nightmare
Lucid nightmare 

A little dog lead me to a house
Where demons lie in wait
From them there's one escape (Jesus)

Lucid nightmare 
Lucid nightmare 

Take command of the dream
There's hope, it seems
Telekinesis to rip 'em to pieces 
Palpatine lightning, I can smell 'em burn
Losing control, going blind, I'm falling out 

Lucid nightmare
Lucid nightmare 

The laziest day of the year is today
The lethargy within me is wild
Restless night
Filled with fright

Lucid Nightmare

Verse 1: 
Take our time and we’ll hold the line, I tell you baby, we’ll be fine. 
All right, alright 
Carry on through darkest days, your hand in mine we’ll find our way 
All right, alright 

Pre-Chorus 
And I feel so alive 

Chorus 
Take it all on the chin, you take me back, where I begin again, this life 
Take it all on the chin, forgive, forget, forward my friend 
Regrets, no time 

Verse 2:  
Storms will gather, the smell of rain, breathe it in, embrace the pain 
All right, alright. 
Such is life, no guarantees, but I got you and you know me 
All right, alight 

Pre-Chorus 
And I feel so alive 

Chorus 
Take it all on the chin, you take me back, where I begin again, this life 
Take it all on the chin, forgive, forget, forward, my friend 
Regrets, no time 

Outtro
And I feel so alive 

Take It On The Chin

"Light from Darkness" is a journey into the inner self, exploring darkness and seeking light even in the deepest shadows of the soul. The lyrics tell a story of inner struggle, the search for peace in silence, and the belief that hope endures, even when everything seems lost. It’s a fusion of music and words that reminds us that true light often emerges from darkness.

Light from Darkness

Lyrics:
All I aim for is to build from scratch
All we ever need is for this to cease
We are far away, but we are not deaf
Ears are wide open, and the tides will turn

Who will ever look and comprehend
All these men in throne for the clash of gold?
We are far away, but we don't ignore
Eyes are wide open, everyone, take your sides

Oh-oh, oh-oh
We act as we were in control
Oh-oh, oh-oh
They're taking aim to take the toll
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Childish ways to get us sold
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Standing up is not enough

Take your sides
Take your sides

Is there a way to stop the fray?
Other than standing up for some

Oh-oh, oh-oh
We act as we were in control
Oh-oh, oh-oh
They're taking aim to take the toll
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Childish ways to get us sold
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Standing up is not enough

Take your sides



Take Your Sides

Based on some odd Twitter/X convo around Craigslist being used as a dating app back when apparently that was more common.

Lyrics:

Surveying torpidness is really not my drip
But someone mentioned a craigslist relationship

I don't really go for all that guff
About electric meat robot stuff

But i really found myself failing to miss
The probable exploit vector in this

I came for promised pigs in space
And was wrecked by the tale's sordidness
His shoes had a ragged untied lace
And his NASA shirt had nacho stains
The lady fed him a snickers bar
And complimented him on his gains
It's like the pair invented gorgeporn as a word
Without any particular subtletly
By traversing the seas of gluttony
At least the best that they could afford
Though the story edges on implausibility
Don't judge me for trying to find a woman that gets me

359 : Be Attitude For Gains! released November 25, 2024

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Song written and arranged by Judge @judgesmf  Vocals: Jim (7th)
Fantastic songwriting/artwork by @judgesmf and great to part of this project.

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